Appendix A: Continuing Education, Training and Proficiency Program

Department-Wide Quality Assurance Functional Area Qualification Standard

DOE-STD-1150-2002

APPENDIX A - CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY PROGRAM

The following list represents suggested continuing education, training, and other opportunities

that are available for QA personnel after completion of the competency requirements in this

technical Functional Area Qualification Standard. It is extremely important that personnel

involved with QA activities maintain their proficiency through continuing education, training,

reading, or other activities such as workshops, seminars, and conferences. The list of

suggested activities was developed by the SMEs involved in the development of this

Functional Area Qualification Standard but is not all inclusive.

Based on the knowledge and experience of the SMEs, it is suggested that continuing learning

activities are necessary to maintain proficiency in the QA functional area after completion of

the competencies in the Standard and other requirements of the Technical Qualification

Program.

LIST OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OTHER PROFICIENCY RELATED

ACTIVITIES

Technical education and/or training coverage topics directly related to the assigned

duties and responsibilities of QA personnel as determined by management. This may

include courses and/or training provided by:

DOE

Other government agencies

Outside vendors

Educational institutions

Training covering topics that address identified deficiencies in the knowledge and/or skills

of QA personnel.

Training in areas added to the QA Functional Area Qualification Standard since initial

qualification.

Specific continuing training requirements should be documented in Individual

Development Plans.

Participation in activities required to maintain QA related certification, such as:

Lead Auditor qualification to: ASME NQA-1, ASQ 10011 (19011) ASQ E-4,or DOE

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